tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.comments2023-08-12T07:23:19.693-04:00The Roaming CupcakeDo You Bake?http://www.blogger.com/profile/13280920296077988678noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.post-39652248045449029882011-05-02T21:13:22.484-04:002011-05-02T21:13:22.484-04:00New follower and so excited :)New follower and so excited :)The Circushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03737930409063252098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.post-36861239212580924332011-03-20T08:50:36.158-04:002011-03-20T08:50:36.158-04:00Welcome back Melissa!! We missed reading your blog...Welcome back Melissa!! We missed reading your blog! Lets go Team Melissa.Jenn @ DYB?https://www.blogger.com/profile/02217672741484627180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.post-60911805195689944442011-03-16T01:05:40.074-04:002011-03-16T01:05:40.074-04:00I love the giveaways and I hope I win.
danabeeman(...I love the giveaways and I hope I win.<br />danabeeman(at)gmail(dot)comHappy Camperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016048177542073486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.post-54036315133565099862011-03-15T01:43:19.481-04:002011-03-15T01:43:19.481-04:00As a female Veteran, I would like to say .... we a...As a female Veteran, I would like to say .... we are looking forward to having you become one of our comrads. Make sure you are in tip top shape before you begin military training because you really HAVE TO BE in good shape to make it through it. Besides, nothing is more important than health!! Good Luck.JeansandTshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17510018618692171446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.post-68098434782928063642011-03-08T15:35:27.778-05:002011-03-08T15:35:27.778-05:00I found your blog through the giveaway on The Mom ...I found your blog through the giveaway on The Mom (and Dad) Reviews and she sent her readers this way. I cannot believe how much you have on your plate! You seem to have a good handle it, though. :)<br /><br />Thank you for serving our country. I appreciate all your sacrifices.Mimi to Tee and Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14891641937078792729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.post-60025020754458037582011-03-08T13:48:20.201-05:002011-03-08T13:48:20.201-05:00Thanks Jenna - They are switching over servers, so...Thanks Jenna - They are switching over servers, so it has been taking a little longer lately :( Thanks for the info though!Do You Bake?https://www.blogger.com/profile/13280920296077988678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.post-64188025805671045172011-03-07T22:00:51.211-05:002011-03-07T22:00:51.211-05:00I'm a newbie to your blog - but I'm in lov...I'm a newbie to your blog - but I'm in love with your products!! I'll be ordering something when I decide what to get first (besides one of each thing). thanks for the great ideas!! I'm looking forward to following your blog!Tara Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12691442472808191560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.post-4912029520805153482011-03-07T12:23:31.281-05:002011-03-07T12:23:31.281-05:00Yum, peanut butter cookies! Just FYI, your DYB pa...Yum, peanut butter cookies! Just FYI, your DYB page is REALLY slow to load. I gave up waiting.Jenna Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787074975348206652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.post-7877694318823304902011-02-22T01:26:08.251-05:002011-02-22T01:26:08.251-05:00Budget Savvy Diva - #1 frugal blog in Southern Cal...Budget Savvy Diva - #1 frugal blog in Southern California, is your newest follower - love if you would head on over to http://budgetsavvydiva.com and follow me back <br />Also check out Budget Savvy Diva's facebook for giveaways - http://facebook.com/thebudgetsavvydiva<br />Thanks! SaraSarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02215512966260059258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.post-16663796383377179682011-02-20T09:22:32.475-05:002011-02-20T09:22:32.475-05:00Sounds like so much fun. I bet the party will go p...Sounds like so much fun. I bet the party will go perfectly. I can tell the food alone will be amazing ;) <br /><br />I'm following from bloggy moms.<br /><br />ecwrites.blogspot.comCrazy Life of a Writing Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064939499412649850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.post-13365048785850886742011-02-12T20:20:24.631-05:002011-02-12T20:20:24.631-05:00Hi there! New Follower from Bloggy Moms Blog Hop! ...Hi there! New Follower from Bloggy Moms Blog Hop! <br />I hope you follow back.<br /><br />- Brooke<br /><br />www.grantandbrookestone.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263677241321099757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.post-50572450127298159692011-02-08T22:46:42.358-05:002011-02-08T22:46:42.358-05:00New Follower from Bloggy Moms Blog Hop
I hope you ...New Follower from Bloggy Moms Blog Hop<br />I hope you follow back<br /><br />http://iheartmaternity.blogspot.comby Teddy (creator of IHM)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17577363364568970845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.post-53987071138947767182011-02-07T19:25:14.875-05:002011-02-07T19:25:14.875-05:00Hi. I am a new follower. Please check my blog out ...Hi. I am a new follower. Please check my blog out also. http://champagnetasteonabudget.blogspot.com<br />Thanks!Cristin Couponhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129234192378110205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.post-66632102786909906762011-02-07T17:11:46.353-05:002011-02-07T17:11:46.353-05:00Hi! I also made the Spinach Dip on Sunday for a Su...Hi! I also made the Spinach Dip on Sunday for a Super Bowl party. Everybody loved it! And it is sooo easy to make! DYB? Garlic & onion seasoning made the dip extra delicious. <br />LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.post-47944174753150608072011-02-06T14:19:05.772-05:002011-02-06T14:19:05.772-05:00Good luck with your business. All those cupcakes w...Good luck with your business. All those cupcakes would go down a treat here!<br /><br />Found you on the Bloggy Moms blog hop.<br />CJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.post-49623388353761078942011-02-05T22:15:50.498-05:002011-02-05T22:15:50.498-05:00Just wanted to drop by and say thanks for the foll...Just wanted to drop by and say thanks for the follow. I am following you on both facebook and google. Good luck with your new sales venture.<br /><br />SamanthaaSpoonfulOsugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06194989673073907844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.post-40271021649808739482011-02-02T23:55:29.638-05:002011-02-02T23:55:29.638-05:00Crunch Crunch Mix - is a nut mix from DYB? - it ha...Crunch Crunch Mix - is a nut mix from DYB? - it has yet to make the catalog or website... but is delicious! A mix of nuts and rice crackers.... I am addicted! lolDo You Bake?https://www.blogger.com/profile/13280920296077988678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.post-63037391436792795552011-02-02T13:17:11.557-05:002011-02-02T13:17:11.557-05:00OK--what is crunch crunch mix? And things HAVE to ...OK--what is crunch crunch mix? And things HAVE to get better--------as does the weather!!<br /><br />MicheleMikiHopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07640367299991736503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.post-62254939655375039622010-12-29T17:30:59.059-05:002010-12-29T17:30:59.059-05:00Good stuff Melissa ! I'm glad to see several o...Good stuff Melissa ! I'm glad to see several of the consultants are taking advantage of the new link Annie sent over to Tamra today! I see we have PA, NY, MI covered! woohoo ! <br /><br />As for the event -- my best saying is 'nothing ventured, nothing gained'. That said - you must be PREPARED in everything you do in 2011. You must have GOALS for your events and your business plan and yes you have to keep track of your expenses and your income. This is the way you can see how far you have come, how much you are growing and how profitable you are becoming. Don't forget - I am always here for any questions you may have.<br /><br />JennJenn @ DYB?https://www.blogger.com/profile/02217672741484627180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.post-96223714114443382010-12-28T23:13:35.404-05:002010-12-28T23:13:35.404-05:00I read each and every one of your comments Melissa...I read each and every one of your comments Melissa ! <br /><br />Keep up the great work. I look forward to reading your perspective! <br /><br />JennJenn @ DYB?https://www.blogger.com/profile/02217672741484627180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.post-59557643844667248982010-11-11T21:45:05.444-05:002010-11-11T21:45:05.444-05:00Don't we all someday want to say -- it was all...Don't we all someday want to say -- it was all worth it? =)<br /><br />Every day I wake up and think - Was it all worth it? Will it all be worth it? Will the ups, the downs the arounds be worth it? How will it and does it help me each and every day! And will I be able to infect and affect those around me in the days, weeks, months to come ?? Believe me - patience is a virtue!Jenn @ DYB?https://www.blogger.com/profile/02217672741484627180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.post-68878001728966160242010-10-29T22:16:15.259-04:002010-10-29T22:16:15.259-04:00Hi Melissa -
Things are looking good. On the qua...Hi Melissa -<br /><br />Things are looking good. On the quarter auctions, here are my suggestions (we started the company doing as many face-to-face events we could, including quarter auctions and we have made all the mistakes you can think of!)<br /><br />Sample: If you bought the italiano beer bread - sample this. It is our most popular. If you sample the classic - make sure you tell everyone you can that its ALL NATURAL. I am sure there is a TS compeitor that will be there and you want to differentiate. We highlight all the time that we have over 10 flavors to offer.<br /><br />Other Sample: brownies. They are a HUGE hit. <br /><br />On the packages. They have to look pretty to get the quarters bidding. I recommend one mix. I also recommend adding some fresh. SO for example - you are baking up brownies to sample -- cut some up and put them in a bag or a tin along with your one mix and auction it off. The FRESH is an instant gratification to your visitors and they cannot wait to try. <br /><br />The candle will also do very well. You can call it 'winners choice' so they can pick the one they want (just decide what size you are willing to use)<br /><br />Charity / Door prize - if they have one, don't go crazy. Just make it simple and your least cost as possible.<br /><br />Remember your incentives for November to help draw people into booking parties. <br /><br />Place information on the tables so they know you are there. <br /><br />Always price your auctions at 2 quarters or below. What I have found is that people are less apt to bid on product that is 3 or 4 quarters. they will bid all their paddles on 2 and 1 quarters. Start with a 2 quarter bid, then go to a 1 quarter bid. <br /><br />Jenn @ DYB?<br />www.doyoubake.comJenn @ DYB?https://www.blogger.com/profile/02217672741484627180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.post-67884327160150198252010-10-23T23:16:12.623-04:002010-10-23T23:16:12.623-04:00On Charity items and door prizes:
Most QAs requir...On Charity items and door prizes:<br /><br />Most QAs require one for each. My suggestion - keep your costs to the utmost minimum. Again, the strategy is to use these as a vehicle to help you develop your business but you do not want to lose a ton of money in the process. One mix is the average donation for each of the above. <br /><br />One last thing --<br /><br />Find out who the charity is in advance. Try to reach out to them, talk about them and see if you can begin to develop relationships with the charity. They may even send a few people to the QA because of you and the relationship you are building.<br /><br />If your direct sales company, like DYB? offers 'fundraising' programs, you can also offer this to the charities you get introduced to. <br /><br />Signing off for tonight --<br /><br />Jenn @ DYB?Jenn @ DYB?https://www.blogger.com/profile/02217672741484627180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249985031122963465.post-20662008095880422642010-10-23T22:30:46.789-04:002010-10-23T22:30:46.789-04:00Hi Melissa -
We at Do You Bake? wish you all the ...Hi Melissa -<br /><br />We at Do You Bake? wish you all the success in the world and we look forward to watching you grow and build your business. We will try and pop in to your blog from time to time and give your readers additional tips and tricks regarding building direct sales businesses.<br /><br />A few to start:<br /><br />Quarter Auctions: Fantastic way to meet new people. This will give you an opportunity to develop a customer base and it will also help you solicit for parties. Growing a successful sales business not only depends on the work you do and the sales you develop personally but also depends on the amount of time you devote to learning how to develop your sales team (downline). <br /><br />A few tips on QAs: <br /><br />1. Don't get Discouraged. It will take some time for you to find the right quarter auctions. You need to find those that have many different types of consultants (more than 10) that attend each event. You also want to make sure that the QA gets at least 30 people to attend. <br />2. Price your auctions at 1 and 2 quarter bids. Most people do not like spending more than that per paddle. Many attendees will buy more than one paddle for bidding, and will bid with all of their paddles, but only if you keep the value low.<br />3. Make it look pretty -- the prettier the package, the more bids you will get<br />4. Be happy for break even. Remember - a Quarter auction should be there to help you develop your consumer base, and help you to generate parties.<br />5. Have a raffle at your table. Remember - emails are king! Develop your email list by giving something away to one lucky winner if they enter your raffle. Collect email, phone and find out if they would like to have a party or if they would like information on becoming a consultant.<br />6. Try, Try again. Win some - lose some. You will find the right QAs only by trial and error. <br />7. Sample, Sample, Sample. Pretend this is a party. Make some fresh yummy treats and let them eat away at your table!<br />8. Advertise, advertise,advertise. In order to pay for your table fee, you need to have attendees come and give your flyer so you get credit. Advertise on Facebook, on your blog, with your friends, family, craigslist etc.. <br /><br />Last but not least -- HAVE FUN!! If your job is fun, it is less of a job or not a job at all!Jenn @ DYB?https://www.blogger.com/profile/02217672741484627180noreply@blogger.com